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Abortion: Termination of Pregnancy in France in 5 Questions

ncy (TTP) or medical interruption of pregnancy (MIP). What are the methods used? There are two methods for voluntarily terminating a pregnancy: • the medication method. • the surgical method. The medication-induced abortion involves two separate doses of medication. The first one terminates the ...

29
Oct
2012

I tested the Gowwiz application against jet lag

mes (if, like me, you have to make a connection). The app also asks you to fill out a form about your sleep patterns (wake up and bed times) and any medications you take during the day. From this information, the algorithm calculates a personalized program that starts the day before you leave ...

21
Nov
2022

Health: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS in 6 questions

ce. The treatment of each patient is personalized according to her disorder and the intensity of her symptoms. For example, there is a specific medication for people with severe hirsutism, especially on the face. On the other hand, if your symptoms are minimal, you will only need to have a ...

18
Nov
2021

Health: What is the Best Natural Detox?

wever, be careful! Black radish should not be taken in case of gallstones or thyroid treatment with Levothyrox due to possible interactions with this medication. If you want to accelerate the elimination of uric acid in the kidneys or if you suffer from water retention, you can turn to diuretic pla ...

08
Apr
2024

High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know in 5 Questions

n death, increases with elevated blood pressure. 4- How to prevent and control high blood pressure? Health risks can be mitigated through appropriate medication. This issue can also be prevented by good lifestyle hygiene. The main difficulty lies in the insidious nature of hypertension. Many patien ...

16
May
2007

Sore throat: untangling the real from the fake

remedy of dubious effectiveness, you're wrong! Even if the rum version doesn't matter (it can weaken your immune system and interact with certain medications due to the presence of alcohol), this hot drink has a doctor-confirmed benefit against sore throats. This is because it contains lemon ...

08
Nov
2021

Mon Psy: a new psychological support system

professional who has obtained a Master 2 level degree in psychology. Unlike a psychiatrist, he is not a doctor who could if necessary prescribe you medication. Rather, the psychologist is a specialist in behavior, emotions, and mental health. He or she helps patients with moderate disorder ...

28
Mar
2022

Health: what is an autoimmune disease?

s put forward several hypotheses: excessive hygiene, but also exposure to chemical substances such as endocrine disruptors and pesticides, the use of medication and chronic stress. All these factors would lead to alteration of the intestinal wall and its hyperpermeability. This intestinal hyperpo ...

11
Apr
2022

Travelling Solo: our recommendations for safe travel

d kit with travel essentials (antiseptic, bandage...). Some pharmacies offer ready-made ones with these famous travel "essentials". And if you are on medication remember to take the necessary doses for the duration of your trip (ventolin, insulin...). Remember that not all countries have access to t ...

21
June
2022

Travelling in Europe: how to request a cross-border prescription?

thin this zone and if you are undergoing long-term treatment. Indeed, when traveling in Europe, you will no longer have to worry about running out of medication. You will only need to present this cross-border prescription at any pharmacy in the countries concerned to benefit from the renewal of ...

01
Aug
2022

World Alzheimer's Day: 5 tips to delay the onset of the disease

balanced diet preferably rich in antioxidants and omega 3 as in the famous Mediterranean diet or Cretan diet... 5- Beware of deafness and certain medications As we age, many people lose their hearing and are prescribed various treatments. Yet, deafness and taking certain medications are risk ...

20
Sep
2022

Cosmetic allergy to the face or eyes: what to do?

deflate, you can also apply cold compresses of thermal water or cornflower floral water with eye-soothing properties. Taking an oral antihistamine medication can also help relieve the overall symptoms. During the recovery period, do not wear makeup or contact lenses! You will not be able to p ...

13
Oct
2022

Hypnosis : 8 completely false ideas

fering you a session. Moreover, it should be stressed that hypnosis does not cure physical disorders and should never be used as an alternative to medication. It simply complements other treatments to help patients with stress, chronic pain, sleep disorders or phobias. 6- This method is not r ...

29
Nov
2022

Dietary supplements: how to use them properly?

What is the definition of a dietary supplement? According to French law, a dietary supplement is not a medication but a food product. Despite their presentation in the form of capsules, tablets or even chewable gummies, these products are neither medicines nor sweets! A dietary supplement can be d ...

04
Apr
2023

Parkinson's disease: beware of preconceived ideas!

not fatal and it is possible to live with this condition until the end. Even though we do not know how to cure this disease, it can be treated with medication as well as physiotherapy and speech therapy sessions. For about 10% of patients, it is also possible to undergo a surgical procedure calle ...

11
Apr
2023

Car journey: 5 tips to avoid drowsiness while driving.

Beware of certain medications. Drowsiness while driving is often underestimated, especially since this accident factor is generally associated with other elements such as distraction and the consumption of alcohol or medication. The first of the 5 tips to limit the risk of experiencing "driver's f ...

25
July
2023

Urgent Need to Urinate: Overactive Bladder in 5 Questions

g of the bladder as one gets older. - Excessive consumption of fluids, especially coffee and alcohol. - Stress and anxiety. - Side effects of certain medications. - Pregnancy and menopause in women. - Obesity. - Smoking. - Urinary tract infections since cystitis can weaken the bladder. - Prostate en ...

07
Mar
2024